JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - January 18, 2011) - www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the home furnishing stores industry and has completed analytical research on Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) and Pier 1 Imports Inc. (NYSE: PIR). Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to have free access to these researches.

Many home furnishing stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and Pier 1 Imports Inc. have been posting positive results in their recent quarterly earnings reports as well as December sales figures. Companies have reported that customer traffic and spending increased over last year's holiday season. Furthermore, companies have been benefitting from improved margins as during the recession, drastic price slashing was the only way to get customers through the door. In contrast, this year, companies have been able to maintain prices, limit their promotional activity and still make sales, resulting in higher earnings. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. research report is accessible for free by registering today at www.stockcall.com/BBBY180111.pdf.

In light of this year's positive trends many companies are looking to expansion. Some are maintaining their focus on North America while others are looking to joint ventures in the fast growing markets of Central and South America. With improving balance sheets, companies such as Pier 1 Imports Inc. are also concentrating on share buybacks as a way to please investors and keep their confidence. Pier 1 Imports Inc. research report is available for free by signing up now at www.stockcall.com/PIR180111.pdf.